Well, it seems as if the holiday freebies won’t stop coming. Chances are, if you own a smartphone you’re an app collectionista (sorry, guys), and if you’ve got a certain Samsung Galaxy device in particular you’re about to get a major boost to your application arsenal. In the spirit of the holidays, or maybe its 100 million downloads, Sammy’s going to hook you up with some free virtual treats from its Apps store. The selection of up to 16 games won’t be available for the entire line of galactic phones — and may vary by region — but if you own a Galaxy WiFi 5.0, Galaxy S II, Galaxy Note, Galaxy Ace or Galaxy Gio, then you are amongst the lucky ones. Included in the deal are games such as: Air Penguin, Air Attack HD, Bubble Fish, Samurai 2 and a few others (full list after the break). There’s no word on when the bargain ends, so hop into the store before you miss out.

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Dropbox is an indispensable part of many a computer users’ arsenal, including several here at Engadget. But, the company hasn’t had a viable option for businesses who would have an obvious use for a tool that allows you to easily sync files between PCs, share them amongst users and always have backups in the cloud. The boys and girls at the Y Combinator startup know that there’s lots of money to be made in the enterprise space and that’s why they’ve unveiled Dropbox for Teams. The general experience is the same, but rather than individually managed chunks of storage, teams share one large repository, starting at 1TB for five users. The base plan costs 5 a year and additional users, which also includes 200GB of storage, can be tacked on for 5 annually. The business offering also includes special tools for administrators to add or delete users and dedicated phone support. Check out the full PR after the break.

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Come spring, there’ll be a new drone in the Special Ops arsenal of annihilation. Call it … the Robotic Russian Doll of Death.

Researchers from Naval Air Systems Command, Eglin Air Force Base, and engineering company Navmar Applied Science Corporation are already toiling away at the drone’s design, InsideDefense.com is reporting. And it’s wild: essentially one deadly drone shoved inside a bigger, more benign one. The petite, 13-foot Tigershark drone, already used for surveillance and reconnaissance, will be outfitted with an even smaller drone — developed by Air Force researchers under the Precision Acquisition and Weaponized System program — that doubles as a warhead. The baby drone would detach from its Tigershark mother and relay real-time video to ground support as it was directed toward a target and then detonated on impact.

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Had your eye on an AirPlay accessory for your iPhone or iPod touch? Well, Pioneer is looking to help you pull the trigger on one. The company has announced a new set of AirPlay Music Tap systems that enable access to your music library without being chained to a peripheral. By connecting one of these bad boys to your home WiFi or ethernet network, you’ll be able to access your entire iTunes library in various locations throughout your home — after you install Apple’s Remote app, of course. Other features include a 2.5-inch full-color LCD display, Pandora, iHeartRadio, vTuner internet radio and Air Jam, which allows for playlist sharing on your arsenal of the company’s Music Tap systems. When this pair drops in October, you’ll have your choice of the X-SMC-3-S for 0 or the more dapper, bluetooth-enabled X-SMC4-Elite for 0. You can take a peek at the Elite, along with the full PR, after the break.

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Hot on the heels of releasing its new device arsenal, RIM is prepping to roll out a brand spanking new BlackBerry App World. Scheduled to launch Monday, version 3.0 features a retooled interface for quick perusal of apps, games and themes — if the beta release is any indication. Another added feature is the My World storage folder that keeps all of your downloads on the home screen and lets you wirelessly reinstall them should you accidentally delete one or upgrade devices. Sure, there are rumblings that the BB music service will be a part of this release, but as Reuters reported, that announcement isn’t expected until early September. Although, this update would complete the new smartphone trifecta rather nicely: new device, new OS and new app store. Well done, RIM, now if you could just get your advertising in order, you’ll be all set.

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Scores of people all over the world own cars and trucks, but quite a few of these people don’t realize the potential which is in these nifty devices. You’ll find quite a few different items you’re able to do in order to customize and help make your automobile yours. Whilst some of these items need quite the economic capability, other items can certainly be performed without too much trouble or cash. It all falls back on exactly what your requirements are and just how much you are able to commit. Here are just a few of the things you’re able to do.

Customizing your vehicle is just one of those things that can show itself itself in quite a few forms. Some people desire to paint their cars or trucks, and you’ll find tons of different selections available to choose from when it comes to paint. You can go with a single color to paint the automobile, or you may elect to use the vehicle as an art canvas. The sky is often the limit when it comes to décor on the automobile, so think about what you like and try to combine it into your strategy.

You can add stickers and decorations within the vehicle also. Normally, this is a cheap solution to individualize the vehicle, as you can frequently carry out these improvements by yourself in the comfort and ease of your garage. Regardless of what your own likes or dislikes are, you could make the interior of the vehicle feel and look like something that is directly out of your individual arsenal. Think about the various options in seat coverings and lighting choices that are available to choose from.

For anybody who is relocating, you can even elect to ship your vehicle also. That is sort of a brand new improvement to the relocating sector, but it is an improvement that has developed vastly in the recent years. Numerous people are going to use a car transporter to get their vehicle to a new household each year. You can also use such organizations as a way to relocate a vehicle that you may have just acquired or sold also. Once more, the sky is almost the limit when it comes to the small tasks you’re able to do with a vehicle.

You’ll find some things that you ought to keep in mind if you are customizing your automobile. Ensure that you always purchase things that should be applied in the make and model of your vehicle. Sometimes it can be unsafe to use objects which are created for a different kind of automobile. Remember that you ought to purchase additional insurance coverage once you modify your vehicle also, particularly if you are shipping it with one of the quite a few car transporters available to choose from. Lastly, be certain you can pay for the upgrades along with the hike in insurance costs so that you can shield the purchase you made. Retain these elements in mind and allow your imagination to run wild. Do not wait to take a chance and make your vehicle one that nobody else can replicate.